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Education
Is courtesy our culture?
UNITY is a key pillar in a diverse country like Malaysia, but without courtesy in our daily lives, it may not hold strong.
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Education
A global edge
LIMITED avenues for students to learn English Literature at secondary and upper-secondary levels is a cause for concern as literature is a vital component of English language education globally.
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Education
Teaching our youth to care
As we confront an array of global challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss to social inequality, it has become increasingly clear that addressing these issues starts with education.
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Education
English Lit losing shine
ENGLISH Literature as an academic subject is on the verge of becoming extinct in schools.
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Education
Reducing child food poverty
From DR ZULKIPLY OMAR Senior research fellow Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC)Universiti Malaya
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Education
Ministry reigniting passion for lit, reading
The number of English Literature students who sat for the STPM has decreased, from 94 in 2018, to 65 in 2022, with 30 teachers currently teaching the subject in secondary schools and Form Six colleges nationwide.
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Nation
Purr-fect path to a lucrative career
KUALA LUMPUR: Turn your passion for cats into a lucrative career.
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Education
More expected of higher education
A GREATER demand for higher education necessitates more financial support.
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Education
Selangorian steps closer to US$100k prize
MAKING a significant positive impact on society is not limited to adults.
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Education
Reaching for Michelin Stars
Cédric Bourassin and Marc Turcas are French Michelin Star maestros but ask them about their favourite dessert and they will tell you its about the simple pleasures.
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Nation
Carve out a niche, pick up transferable skills, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR: To prepare for future challenges, students need to be aware of growing demand for certain specialisations and be equipped with transferable skills, say experts.
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Industry-driven courses galore
KUALA LUMPUR: Scholarship opportunities and courses focused on the demands of the industry were of primary interest to visitors who attended the first day of the Star Education Fair 2024 here.
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TVET graduates' marketability rate rises to 97.4%, says Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The marketability rate of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates has risen to 97.4%, thanks to enhanced collaboration between industry players and TVET institutions, said Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Crowd throngs Star Education Fair 2024 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR: Students and parents turned up in droves at the Star Education Fair 2024 to explore various tertiary and postgraduate study options available to them.
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Progress report on curriculum intervention to be announced soon, says MOE
PUTRAJAYA: The progress report on curriculum intervention, which is part of the educational reform roadmap, will be announced soon, said the Education Ministry (MOE).
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STARPICKS
UOW Malaysia’s Early Childhood Education Expo
UOW Malaysia’s “Discovering Early Education: Insights & Interactive Expo”, hosted by the School of Social Sciences (SOSS) on July 20, successfully brought together educators, parents and early childhood education enthusiasts to explore the latest developments in the field.
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TAR UMT’s new centre is almost ready
KUALA LUMPUR: The topping out ceremony for the new Student and SME Centre at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) marks a significant milestone as it advances towards becoming a leading institution.
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Penang Wanita Umno appeals to Education Ministry to reinstate UPSR, PT3
KUALA LUMPUR: Penang Wanita Umno chief Zainab Bakar has suggested that the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Form Three Assessment (PT3) be reinstated to better prepare students for further education.
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Applications by Indonesian students to Malaysian Universities surge by 39%
JAKARTA: Applications from Indonesian students seeking to further their studies in Malaysia have surged by 39%, as of July this year.